Monthly Archives: August 2023

Cardiovascular

Texas Heart Institute receives $1.14 million grant to develop first-in-class drug to treat cardiovascular disease

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23
Aug

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) recently awarded The Texas Heart Institute® (THI) a two-year, $1.14 million grant to develop a novel, first-in-class drug to treat cardiovascular disease (CVD) as a significant improvement to current treatment regimens -; specifically for adverse events arising from atherosclerosis. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death […]

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Cardiovascular

Aspirin can help reduce risk of second heart attack, but study finds less than half of eligible adults take it

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22
Aug

(CNN) — For adults who have survived a heart attack or stroke, taking aspirin regularly may reduce the risk of another cardiovascular event. But a new study suggests that less than half of these cardiovascular disease patients around the world are using aspirin to prevent a new event. Among people with a history of cardiovascular disease who were surveyed […]

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Cardiovascular

AI-powered protein score predicts major atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease events

Posted on by yun
22
Aug

In a large retrospective analysis using measurements of thousands of plasma proteins in primary and secondary event populations, scientists from deCODE genetics a subsidiary of Amgen and collaborators from USA, Denmark and Iceland, reported today in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) how they employed AI to develop a protein score to predict […]

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Cardiovascular

Protein Risk Score Alongside Genetic, Clinical Factors Modestly Improves Cardiovascular Disease Prediction

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NEW YORK – Using data from an Icelandic population, researchers have developed a protein risk score to predict atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). While the score by itself was significantly associated with ASCVD events, when it was added to a model that included clinical risk factors and polygenic risk scores for common heart conditions, it only […]

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Blood

These Are the 2 Best Drinks To Lower Your Blood Sugar, According to Registered Dietitians

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22
Aug

If one of your health goals is keeping your blood sugar balanced, there’s a good chance your kitchen is stocked with foods like eggs, avocado and beans. Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN, a registered dietitian and owner of Bucket List Tummy and Nutrition for Running, says that some general advice for keeping blood sugar stable is […]

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Blood

US FDA panel backs Otsuka’s blood pressure treatment device

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22
Aug

Companies Otsuka Holdings Co Ltd Follow Medtronic PLC Follow U.S. Food and Drug Administration Follow Aug 22 (Reuters) – A panel of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisers on Tuesday recommended the use of a device made by a unit of Otsuka Holdings (4578.T) in a type of surgery to treat high blood pressure. […]

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Blood

Southern coach Eric Dooley praises QB Harold Blood’s development after scrimmage

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22
Aug

Southern was back on the practice field Tuesday after taking a break Monday for the start of classes, and the first name off of coach Eric Dooley’s lips was junior quarterback Harold Blood. In Saturday’ 103-play scrimmage, Blood acquitted himself well. Dooley said his opinion didn’t change after watching the video. “Blood went out and […]

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Blood

Gemma Chan joins ‘Diablo IV’ as a ‘delightfully wicked’ vampire hunter

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22
Aug

‘Diablo 4’ adds Gemma Chan for season 2, ‘Season of Blood’: Exclusive | EW.com Skip to content Top Navigation Close this dialog window Explore EW.com Profile Menu Follow Us Close this dialog window Share & More Close this dialog window View image Diablo IV adds Gemma Chan as a ‘delightfully wicked’ vampire hunter for Season […]

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Blood

Blood donation clinic coming to Orillia in September

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22
Aug

When everyday people make a lifesaving connection, the impact is significant, notes a news release from Canadian Blood Services (CBS). Cancer patients, accident victims, and people with immunodeficiency, autoimmune and neurological disorders rely on blood, platelets, and plasma donations every day. Patients need donors like you to act, noted the news release. “Book and keep […]

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Infection

FDA approves 1st RSV vaccine for use in pregnancy to stop infection in newborns

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22
Aug

A respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine has just been approved for use in pregnant people that protects against dangerous infection in newborns.  On Monday (Aug. 21), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Abrysvo, a vaccine made by Pfizer, for use in pregnant individuals. The shot had already been cleared for use […]

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